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CHIA DE GRACIA ISLANDSLAV
Icelandic lichen (Cetraria islandica) is a traditional, natural feed ingredient for horses. It is particularly valued for its natural content of plant mucilage, fiber, and the lichen’s own plant compounds, and can be used as a complementary plant-based component in a horse’s daily diet.
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Article no.: ISLANDSLAV
Icelandic lichen (Cetraria islandica) is a traditionally used, natural feed ingredient for horses. It is particularly valued for its natural content of mucilage, fiber, and the lichen’s own plant compounds, and can be used as a supplemental plant-based component in a horse’s daily diet.
One of the most distinctive characteristics of Icelandic lichen is its content of mucilage-forming polysaccharides. When these come into contact with water, they form a soft, gel-like structure. The lichen also contains crude fiber and structural carbohydrates, as well as naturally occurring bitter compounds and lichen acids.
Just a few tablespoons also provide a natural supplement of small amounts of minerals and other substances that occur naturally in the lichen.
Natural Plant Compounds
Icelandic lichen naturally contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals as part of its composition. Among the naturally occurring compounds is ergosterol, a compound that can act as a precursor to vitamin D when exposed to UV light.
The combined composition of plant mucilage, fiber, and natural plant compounds makes Icelandic lichen an interesting raw material for supplementing a horse’s diet with a simple, plant-based supplement.
Properties
- 100% Icelandic lichen
-For horses
-Natural and plant-based feed ingredient
-Contains naturally mucilage-forming polysaccharides
-Forms a gel-like structure when combined with water
-Contains crude fiber and structural carbohydrates
-Naturally contains bitter compounds and lichen acids
-Naturally contains small amounts of minerals
-Dried and ground
-Free of additives and preservatives
-Easy to mix into feed or mash
Dosage
Horse weighing approx. 500 kg: 2–5 tbsp per day.
1 tablespoon weighs approximately 4 g.
Start with a small amount and increase gradually, taking the horse’s individual response into account.
Tip: Mix the lichen into slightly moistened feed or mash so that it is distributed evenly.
Ingredients
100% Icelandic lichen (Cetraria islandica), dried and ground.
No additives or preservatives.
Analytical Constituents
Crude fiber: approx. 13%
Naturally occurring minerals, approximate values:
Calcium: 0.39%
Phosphorus: 0.04%
Sodium: 0.01%
Important to note
Since Icelandic lichen contains mucilage that forms a jelly-like consistency, it is recommended that it not be taken at the same time as medication. Please allow an interval of about 30–60 minutes between taking the lichen and any medication.
One of the most distinctive characteristics of Icelandic lichen is its content of mucilage-forming polysaccharides. When these come into contact with water, they form a soft, gel-like structure. The lichen also contains crude fiber and structural carbohydrates, as well as naturally occurring bitter compounds and lichen acids.
Just a few tablespoons also provide a natural supplement of small amounts of minerals and other substances that occur naturally in the lichen.
Natural Plant Compounds
Icelandic lichen naturally contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals as part of its composition. Among the naturally occurring compounds is ergosterol, a compound that can act as a precursor to vitamin D when exposed to UV light.
The combined composition of plant mucilage, fiber, and natural plant compounds makes Icelandic lichen an interesting raw material for supplementing a horse’s diet with a simple, plant-based supplement.
Properties
- 100% Icelandic lichen
-For horses
-Natural and plant-based feed ingredient
-Contains naturally mucilage-forming polysaccharides
-Forms a gel-like structure when combined with water
-Contains crude fiber and structural carbohydrates
-Naturally contains bitter compounds and lichen acids
-Naturally contains small amounts of minerals
-Dried and ground
-Free of additives and preservatives
-Easy to mix into feed or mash
Dosage
Horse weighing approx. 500 kg: 2–5 tbsp per day.
1 tablespoon weighs approximately 4 g.
Start with a small amount and increase gradually, taking the horse’s individual response into account.
Tip: Mix the lichen into slightly moistened feed or mash so that it is distributed evenly.
Ingredients
100% Icelandic lichen (Cetraria islandica), dried and ground.
No additives or preservatives.
Analytical Constituents
Crude fiber: approx. 13%
Naturally occurring minerals, approximate values:
Calcium: 0.39%
Phosphorus: 0.04%
Sodium: 0.01%
Important to note
Since Icelandic lichen contains mucilage that forms a jelly-like consistency, it is recommended that it not be taken at the same time as medication. Please allow an interval of about 30–60 minutes between taking the lichen and any medication.